Maia Szalavitz
With seven deaths since 2005, Scientology's Narconon flagship may finally face criminal charges. The bigger scandal is that faith-based addiction programs are embraced as primary treatment. Where does that leave AA? MORE
People with autism embraced the idea of "neurodiversity" to celebrate their condition as a positive identity, not a disease and disability. Should addicts do the same? MORE
If addiction is a medical disease, why have we abandoned it to untrained counselors, unproven treatments and unaccountable programs? MORE
Amber Portwood, troubled star of the MTV reality show, won praise and press by opting for prison over rehab for her drug crimes. But if drug treatment made her suicidal, incarceration is likely to be even worse. MORE
Once an addict, always an addict. Hitting bottom. Tough love. These are only myths about beating addiction. Why can't we handle the truth? MORE
The scion of Hollywood royalty—and longtime addict—had his prison sentence doubled when opiates were found in his cell. Now, an A-list of addiction advocates is backing Douglas' appeal, arguing for treatment and against incarceration. MORE
Addicted women who are (or are about to be) moms can pose serious risks to their children. But so can current punitive policies that purport to address the problem. What's the best solution? MORE
Stop the press! Journalists aren't exactly doing muckraking work when it comes to the government's controversial approach to drugs. MORE
The media is all over the problem of prescription drug overdoses, but when it comes to a fool-proof over-the-counter solution, there's scant coverage. MORE
The murder of Trayvon Martin has sparked national anti-racism protests. But a smear-campaign alleging that the unarmed 17-year-old was "on drugs"—and therefore dangerous—has provoked only silence in the recovery community. MORE
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